Bypassing the system password

 

You can use the Verification of System Password Failed display to bypass the system password.

Bypass the system password in these situations:

• You do not know or cannot find the system password.

• You guess the system password and get a message stating that the password you entered is incorrect.

If you type the password incorrectly five times, perform the initial program load (IPL) again.

To bypass the system password during the first IPL, follow these steps:

1. Select Option 2 (Bypass the system password) on the Verification of System Password Failed display.

2. Read the information about the Bypass the System Password display. Remember to contact your marketing representative immediately to obtain the system password before the bypass period runs out.

3. Press F9 (Bypass) to continue the IPL.

When the IPL has finished, you will receive hourly messages that tell how much time is left in the bypass period.

When you receive the password, you can enter it by following these steps:

• Perform an attended IPL and select Option 1 (Change the system password) on the Verification of System Password Failed display.

• Perform an attended IPL and select Option 1 (Change the system password) on the Bypass Period has Ended display.

 

Parent topic:

Changing your password